The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming– Spring is back and just in time because as a southern girl deep winters are not my favorite thing. If you are like me you anxiously awaited the defrost and wasted no time getting moving again. Inside the house, in the yard and in the office I have found renewed energy to refresh my spaces. I think that Spring is the perfect time to work on organizing projects. See below my top 5 reasons you should be organizing now.

1.It’s a natural time of change.

The change of seasons brings good prompts to transition some things in your life and environment.

As it warms up you can turn over the closet by removing what you didn’t wear this year and bringing out warm weather clothes.

When the taxes are done it’s a good opportunity to shred old files and refresh your home inventory and insurance policies.

Spring break is coming. Be prepared by setting up a packing list or planning to put those extra hands to work on a bigger project.

2. Some spaces are more accessible.

Better weather allows access to larger spaces. You can bear to be in the spaces that experience extreme heat in the summer but it’s nice enough to spread items outside for a very effective sorting process. It can also have a more dramatic result in functionality and appearance.

Speaking of large spaces, this year The Advocate’s All Around the House special section highlighted tips on garage organizing. A Taylored Space was featured in the story on page 12, which you can enjoy by clicking here.

3. You see more family and friends.

Whether it is for a spring break trip, upcoming graduation, family reunion… you will see those folks whose stuff has been taking up room in your space. I hereby give you complete permission to return it or invite them to pick it up really soon.

4. There’s more time to work.

Having extra daylight supports the body feel like there are more active hours in the day. You can fit in an extra hour or two towards your project in the morning and evening hours around your work schedule. Additionally for spaces you are working outdoors that natural light helps. Just remember to stay hydrated and fed to have the energy to keep going.

5. Brightening up your perspective can help with the space.

Have you been waiting until or setting conditions like if this then I will, now might be the time for you to adjust your outlook. Maybe the best time to start is now. Shaking off the chill of winter and opening the windows can shine new light on a room revealing the perfect spot for reading or that pile of items you still haven’t dropped off for donation. Clear out the clutter and reclaim your rooms. The space is valuable and so is your piece of mind.

Whether your next project is small or large there is no better time to start than now. Prioritize your projects, schedule time to work on them and spring into action.

About Teresa Taylor

A Taylored Space was founded in 2009 when I decided the best way to use my talents and passions to help people was to start a business that could offer home and small office organizing services. Over the past couple of years I researched several alternatives but I was … Continue Reading...